Senior Operations Engineer

At Subsea7, we take pride in being recognized globally as a leader across the Energy Industry.
For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1, projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.
Our success and sustainability are only made possible by continuing to develop our assets and technology through innovation and collaboration, and importantly through the development and diversity of our people who every day 'Make Incredible things Happen' At Subsea7.DESCRIPTION OF ROLEThe Senior Operations Engineer (OE) is accountable to the Project Operations Manager (POM) for the safe and efficient execution of overall project operations, in accordance with planning constraints and project quality Requirements.The OE is responsible for the co-ordination of the marine spread and onshore operations during the execution of Projects.When supporting tenders, the OE will assist POM which ultimately reports to the Tender Lead and is responsible to produce the required deliverables for the bid.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIESThese shall include but not be limited to the following; Project support Operations planning: Involve in selection of vessel spread for offshore operations: construction vessels and 3rd-party chartered support and transportation vessels.Define the scope of work (SOW) for each vessel and liaise closely with the VOM and OMT to ensure the defined scopes are optimised accordingly.Liaise with SCM Chartering Manager to ensure scopes for third party vessels are appropriate and where possible functional requirements are included in the Charter Party / Subcontract agreement.Review and Comment the MDR (Installation engineering documents).Engage as early as possible with the Pipeline Group (PG) and Installation Engineers to ensure installability of the products and that the installation methodology is in line with expectations for operability in particular with respect to waiting on weather.Liaise with the Installation Engineers and the Pipeline Group (PG), oversee the development of installation procedures to ensure compliance with Contract and the various requirement identified in the Project reviews.Liaise with the Project Engineering Manager to ensure documents are timely issued in line with operational requirements.Define SOW for Subcontractors / Vessel Owners and ensure requirements are properly and appropriately cascaded into the Subcontract / Charter agreements.
Monitor SCM selection of subcontractor's on operations related issues.Prepare a third-party facilities interface plan as required.Prepare SIMOPS plan in conjunction with other stakeholdersReview and comment the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).Interface with the project technical manager to identify critical parts of the work (technical, clash etc.)
and initiate applicable Risk analysesUltimately responsible for driving the readiness process for operations onshore and offshore and ensure timely approval to proceed.
Vessel's readiness: Responsible for the marine spread assurance including organising the supporting surveys and audits as required.Check & ensure the country regulations requirements are followed.Check the communication means availability for chartered vessels.Organise the manning of chartered vessels with the support of the Crewing department (Define, Allocate, Logistic) and Owner.Define personnel requirements (POB) for project subcontractors' quantity/functions such as pre-commissioning staff.Review & Endorse POBs for all vessels (quantity /functions) ensuring requirements for Competency and Familiarity are met.Arrange "In Country" reception of vessel and operations crew to ensure compliance with local /client vaccination requirements (incl.
COVID).Ensure that Subcontract personnel are in compliance with local /client vaccination requirements (incl.
COVID).Ensure availability of project specific safety equipment and personnel with support of HSE.Follow-up of chartered vessel management as VOM (Audit, POB, Mob, HSE, Emergency Plan) Logistic Support to Operations: Define all logistic requirements to support the project operations to ensure the timely deployment of resources (personnel, equipment and vessels).
Liaise with S7 country organization (or local agent) for logistic purposes (Project Equipment and Material) In and Out of S7 Base.Monitor local logistic support and improve it if required.Define crew changes method from vessel to shore and the relevant logistics.Organise importation of project equipment and material in country.
Identify permanent/ temporary imports and hazardous materials / Dangerous Goods requirements.Organise vessels clearance in the country of Operations with in-country logistic agency.
Mobilisation: Ensure full spread readiness to start the operations.
Develop the Mobilisation Plan.Arrange Stake Holder review meeting to co-ordinate yard activities and loadouts for timely delivery of Project materials.Organise the timely mobilisation of subcontracted personnel.Prior to start operations, organise Project Familiarisation meeting for the vessels crew.Organise mobilisation of Client Representative.
Co-ordinate with Client access to site HSE: Arrange Risk Assessment review meetings with stake holders.In co-ordination with the project HSE manager, ensure resources (Medivac, security boats…) to support Offshore Bridging Document (including Emergency Response Plan) are availableEnsure Permit to Work system is in place at remote facilities.In co-ordination with the project HSE manager arrange training of personnel for compliance to non-Subsea 7 facilities requirementsReview the safety reports and contribute to closing the necessary remedial actions Operations: Organise the sequence of offshore operations.Daily management of the support spread as per vessels requirements (incorporables, fuel, water, food).Organise daily conference calls for progress follow up and instruct the vessel on the following activities.Involve in Subsea 7's contribution to SIMOPS with other offshore assets.Issue Non-Conformance Report and ensure closed out as required.
Demobilisation: Develop the Demobilisation Plan.Ensure all project equipment are timely demobilised and returned to suppliers.Ensure export compliance.Liaise with the yards to return fabricated installation aids and re-certification of rigging.
Feedback / Knowledge management: Participate in Lessons Learnt meeting.Provide input to the Project Operations Report.
PERSON SPECIFICATION This role suits a dynamic and motivated individual.
The Senior Operations Engineer role is ideal for those interested in working across functions and supporting projects on the field.
It gives exposure to technical and practical aspects of the work during execution in projects.
The ideal candidate thrives interacting with various disciplines, departments, and regions across Subsea 7 organization and with clients, subcontractors, and external organizations (local authorities, certifications bodies, etc…).
The successful candidates shall have/be: Minimum of 7 to 10 years' experience in Oil and Gas, specifically to sub-sea construction (rigid reel-lay, diving highly desirable).Experience working in South East Asia highly desirable (eg, East Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand).Able to demonstrate commitment to HSE and keen to promote safe practices.Skilled in the co-ordination of multiple interfaces across functions.Strong work ethic, willing to working in highly changeable environments, meeting tight deadlines whilst delivering high quality outcomes.Possess experience in offshore operations, having worked on board installation vessels and onshore support bases.Committed to collaborative working in a multi-location team environment.Mobility to travel to all international locations for short business trips or missions.Good understanding of Subsea7's products, activities and assets.Fluent in English.Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project.
OUR OFFERWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed in creating a diverse workforce and look to offer an exciting and excellent international career opportunities as you develop your skills and aspirations.Along with a range of employment benefits, career development opportunities (mentoring and development programmes) and a flexible working environment, our employees can also further enhance their work-life balance through our Remote Working Policy and wellbeing through a Medical Private Plan and a Wellbeing support initiatives.
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